The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Not the Most, But Pretty Bad

The March 21st Winston-Salem (NC) Journal reports that three Civil War sites in North Carolina are at risk, but none with the endangered level.

YADKIN RIVER BRIDGE-- April 12, 1865-- threatened by the Hig Rock Raceway. Also on At Risk list last year.

MORRISVILLE-- April 14, 1865-- Western Wake County (by Raleigh)-- last assault by Sherman's troops-- problem with population-growth and development.

AVERASBORO-- March 16, 1865-- 20 miles from Fayetteville-- planned expansion of Fort Bragg.

Save It Before It's Gone. --Old B-R